The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1887-09-21

feasting on luscious grapes Sunday, and THE
MIRROR man was partaker. They were pre-.
scented by Engineer James Lewis. who has the
thanks of the recipient.
Acting on the suggestion of one of the lady
all those having books periodicals for which
they have use, that the same will be thankfully
received and appreciated if donated to the libra
ry.
e. e. Bliss Brooklyn, N. Y. visited the pris
on Saturday and made careful inspection of
Minnesota's humanitarian methods of treating its
prisoners, and showed his appreciation OF THE
MIRROR by becoming of its substantial SUP
porters.
E. s. Merrill, for a number of years past the
efficient assistant timekeeper of the Car COM
pany, yesterday morning took charge of the base
ment office, +. w. Miller, the retiring chief clerk
of that office assuming the duties of Mr. Merrll's
former position.
MIR. and Mrs. f. f. Barnidage of Duluth, VISIT
ed the parents of the latter, Mr.. and Mrs. w w.
Hall, last week, and were shown the sights OF the
prison by 'Uncle Billy which included pleas
ant call at THE MIRROR office. They were ac-
companied by Miss Alice Conich of Clearwater
Mimi.
Capt. G. A. Benson, of the saltwater Fire de-
partment, accompanied by Mrs. Benson and Mr.
and Mrs. A. Rose, Red Wing, Misses Minnie and
Salina CarlesOn of Chicago, the Rev. Mr.. and
Mrs Carlson, and Misses Hannah Turnquist and
Lima johnson, city, were welcome callers at THE
MIRROR office, Saturday.
Capt. w. II. II. Taylor. the Chesterfeldan
prison usher, participated in the sham battle at
the state fair. Saturday and assigned the
command of one of the wings 1--WE forget which.)
He succeeded in capturing stand of rebel colors
but, sad to relate, allowed it to be retaken.
Better luck next time, Capt.
notwithstanding we have given instructions
how and when to return papers to be mailed, it
appears that some of our cell room subscribers
send them to the warden's Office. They should
be handed to the postmaster. who will return
them to this office. Those sent to the warden's
office liable to find their way to the waste
basket.
Owing to the fact that the library has been
newly PAINTED. and that the books are in pro-
miscuous pile on the floor, the librarian has been
unable to issue books for two three days. The
boys will not be subjected TO this annoyance
long, however,; and they will also have the plea
sure of perusing the new books in a week or ten
days, as the catalogues in press.
With the completion of tina sewer the
prison will have almost perfect system of sewer
age. 1t is provided with two catch-basins one
inside and outside the walls CONSTRUCTED in
such a manner as to prevent the escape of sewer
gas. Mr. John Covell, the contractor, is deserv-
ing of credit for the thorough and expeditions
manner in which this work has been done.
Two of the greatest of Jewish holidays occur
this month. The first commenced on the 18th, at
shutdown. (the New Year, called Rosh Hoshona;
the other, called Yum Ceper begins Sept, 2Sth and
is observed very strictly. the day being spent in
church and fasting. Our informant says: There
are but two Jews in this prison. but that is two
many, and hope they will not forget to pray on
those days"
Samuel Bloomer, wall guard, departed Mon
day night for New York to secure a new artificial
limb. Mr. Bloomer was flag bearer in the First
Minnesota regiment, and was struck by frag-
ment of shell at Antietam. which resulted in the
loss of his leg He goes to New York at the ex-
pense of government. On returning he will pass
on from Chicago to st. Louis and take in the
Grand Army festivities there.
We aim to give satisfaction in prices and in
quality of goods. in all departments of our bust
ness and can, with pride, refer all strangers to
our customers since 1856. We desire, through the
columns of THE MIRROR to call the publcs' atten-
ton to our stock, at all times new, modern, and
by far the largest in the ST. Crox Valley of drugs
family medicines. lumbermen's drug supplies
paints, varnishes brushes, and beautiful parlor
AID hanging lamps. Crandall & Barclay.
Joshua Tressler. of the saltwater prison. has
sent to Squire Sprout, who defended him in court
toy steamboat made by him in prison. 1t is
beautiful ornament, being side-wheeler, about
three feet in length, and nicely proportioned.
Everything connected with it shows perfection
and evinces not only good workmanship and
artistic skill, but vast amount of labor and pa